[SN IMO190096] YAMAHA / LS16 ARE Natural [03]

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Yamaha’s flagship acoustic guitar series, the “L” Series, has been redesigned!! The L Series is renowned worldwide as Yamaha’s premier acoustic guitar. Even 40 years after its release, the “L” continues to be cherished by countless artists as a legendary instrument… The reason for its enduring value is simple: it has consistently delivered the highest level of sound and playability demanded by each era. It ushered in a new era of acoustic guitars in Japan, has continued to evolve with the times, and has always met the expectations of its players. That is the L Series. Featuring a small body and an all-solid construction, it features Ingleman spruce for the top and rosewood for the sides and back. The top wood has been treated with the proprietary “A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)” process, previously used on high-end L Series models (such as the LL26 and LL36). This achieves a rich tone reminiscent of a guitar that’s been played for many years!! The bracing remains non-scalloped X-bracing, as in previous models, but in this redesign, the bracing has been lowered and its shape changed to a square profile. This ensures that the X-bracing intersects perfectly! The neck has been changed from the conventional 3-piece construction to a 5-piece structure combining mahogany and rosewood, providing greater strength and resistance to warping and twisting! Additionally, the neck is tapered by 1 mm at the 10th fret, improving playability in the higher positions! Furthermore, the rounded cut of the fingerboard edges ensures a smooth playing experience that fits comfortably in your hand! In the new model, the string action and string spacing have also been adjusted: the 6th string is set slightly lower and the 1st string slightly higher than before, and the string spacing has been widened by 0.3 mm. This new model is equipped with a “passive pickup,” allowing you to connect it directly to an amplifier. (Cable sold separately.) The pickups use the same piezo elemen